Clinical Use for Penicillin VK
Penicillin vk potassium is widely used for the treatment different varieties of infections including Streptococcal Infections (without bacteremia), Pneumococcal Infections, Staphylococcal Infections Susceptible to Penicillin G, and Fusospirochetosis (Vincent's Gingivitis and Pharyngitis) and the infections due to some microorganisms those are very susceptible to penicillin.
- Streptococcal Infections: - Moderate to moderately severe infections of the upper respiratory tract, scarlet fever, and mild erysipelas.
- Pneumococcal Infections: - Moderate to moderately severe infections of the respiratory tract.
- Staphylococcal Infections: - Moderate infections of skin and soft tissues.
- Fusospirochetosis: - Moderate infections in the oropharynx region causing pharyngitis etc.
Penicillin VK is successfully used in treating infections including Dental infections, rheumatic fever, middle ear infections, infections in the heart, pneumonia, tuberculosis, sexually transmitted diseases like gonorrhea and syphilis, infections of the genital and urinary tracts, skin infections, scarlet fever and infections of upper and lower respiratory tract.
Mechanism of reaction
Penicillin VK acts as an anti microbial agent and inhibits the biosynthesis of cell wall mucopeptide during the multiplication of the organisms and thus destroys the microorganisms and cures the infection.
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Penicillin VK is normally available in oral Tablets format of 500mg
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Oral Dosage
The dosage of penicillin VK is to be determined considering the susceptibility of the microorganism that causes the disease and the degree of severity of the infection.
- For moderate to moderately severe Streptococcal infections causing infections in the upper respiratory tract, mild erysipelas, scarlet fever in adult and the children above 12 years, 125mg- 250 mg of Penicillin VK thrice daily is recommended (every 8 hour) for 10 days.
- For moderate to moderately severe Pneumococcal infection of the respiratory tract and middle ear infections in adult and children over 12 years 250mg –500mg penicillin VK is recommended until the patient is without fever for at least 2 days.
- For mild Staphylococcal infection of skin in adult and children above 12years 250mg –500mg Penicillin VK is the usual dose recommended thrice daily.
- For moderately severe gum infection (gingivitis) in adult and children above 12years the usual recommended dose is 250mg-500mg thrice daily.
- To prevent recurring onset of rheumatic fever 125mg-250mg of Penicillin VK is recommended dose twice daily on a continuing basis.
Precautions
It is reported and noticed that occasionally a life threatening and severe reaction may take place due to administration of Penicillin and cephalosporin antibiotics in some patients having hypersensitivity (allergic) to these drugs or hypersensitivity to multiple allergen. Before initiating medication with Penicillin VK or cephalosporin antibiotics a careful enquiry about the patient is required concerning previous history of hypersensitivity reaction to penicillin, cephalosporin or other allergens. In case of such deadly allergic reaction takes place immediate emergency medical help should be taken. Individuals having asthma, suffering from hay fever, kidney disease etc. should consult with medical practitioner before taking Penicillin VK.
Side Effects
Some commonly known side effects may occur during the medication with Penicillin VK:
- Stomach upset and diarrhea
- Nausea
- Vomiting
- Colitis
- Dizziness
- Anxiety
- Loss of appetite
- Rash
Penicillin VK and pregnancy
Pregnant women should consult with registered medical practitioner before taking Penicillin VK or any such group of antibiotics. Breast feeding mother should switch to bottle feed during the medication with Penicillin VK.
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More Information About Penicillin VK
- Penicillin VK may be taken with or without food. It is best absorbed in empty stomach. It is recommended 2hours before or after the meal.
- Consume a missed dose as soon as it is remembered. If it is almost near the next dose skip it and resume the next scheduled dose.
- Store Penicillin VK in a tightly closed container at room temperature (15°c-30°c) and at a dry place. Keep away from the children.
- Keep any solution form of Penicillin VK in refrigerator.
- Penicillin VK may cause vitamin deficiency. Multi vitamin tablet should be taken at bedtime while taking Penicillin VK.
- Alcohol may increase the side effects or cause adverse effect when combined with Penicillin VK. Avoid alcohol while using the medication.
Drug interaction
Penicillin VK may either increase or reduce the effect or even may lead to adverse effect when combined with the following drugs.
- Chloromphenicol
- Erythromycin
- Tetracycline
- Beta-blockers
- Oral contraceptive
- Probenecid
Consultation with a registered medical practitioner is essential before combining any such drug with Penicillin VK.
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